With the temperatures soaring, you are bound to be stuck indoors for a while now. But, wait that doesn’t mean you miss out on all the fun. Dubai has a whole lot of experiences you can enjoy indoors and the best part- these are super thrilling. Thanks to virtual reality, you can now fly a plane, skydive in a tunnel or come face-to-face with one of Far Cry’s lead characters.
Well, with no further delay, we bring to you some of the best virtual reality experiences you must try in Dubai. Whether you’re a thrill seeker or sports fan, the list has something for everyone.
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1. Ifly, Dubai
Always wanted to fly but too afraid to jump off a plane? iFly is an indoor skydiving experience which is the first of its kind in the UAE. Just like regular skydiving, guests will go through a series of training and assistance, after which you can enjoy floating in the air in the Flight Chamber. The whole experience gives you a feel of true freefall conditions, but happens inside a vertical wind tunnel. The modern wind tunnels gives skydivers a consistent and practical way to develop and hone skills that usually require jumping from a plane.
Location: City Centre Mirdif, Dubai
Contact: 04 231 6292
Cost: AED 220
2. Dreamscape, Mall Of The Emirates
Love adventure? Well, then this one’s sure to get you excited! A brand new VR park is opening at the Mall of the Emirates today. Located on level 2, right next to the Apple store, Dreamscape VR has branches in LA and Dallas. With a host of experiences for VR fans, this is a one-of-its-kind VR park in the region.
Dreamscape VR is the city’s latest VR park and it screams fun. The park has four gaming experiences, three of which will be launched today. Guests can enjoy games like Alien Zoo, Blu Deep Rescue and Curse of the Lost Pearl.
Alien Zoo is perfect for those who like to explore life in another planet, where endangered wildlife roam around. If you fancy an underwater mission, try the The Blu Deep Rescue. Lastly, the Curse of the Lost Pearl is said to be a magic projector adventure.
The experiences are said to be one of its kind and is perfect if you wish to get lost in a universe you’ve never seen or heard before. Guests must be above 48 inches and over the age of 10 to play. Entry ticket is priced at AED 75 per visitor. The adventurous journey will last for 35 minutes, with slots every 20 -30 minutes. Participants will also be provided a costume that will help them during the adventure.
3. Flight Simulator
Turn your ‘flying’ dreams into reality at Dream Aero, in Dubai’s Festival City Mall. The Boeing 737-800 flight simulator accurately reproduces every aspect of a real flight, with you behind the controls. While flying in adverse weather conditions might be a challenge for beginner pilots, one can master basic elements of the flight, such as takeoff, landing and following a flight path.
The Flight Simulator has a full motion 210-degree projection, displaying 24,000 airports and cities. You’ll be able to control the engines, choose the flight route and experience the thrill of flying from the safety of the ground! Guests can fly with one or two people.
No matter how simple it might sound, an arduous task such as flying a plane, even in a simulator, requires the support of a professional. But, fret not! You don’t have to worry about figuring things out all by yourself as you will be guided by a fleet of highly trained aviators at all times.
There’s also an introductory demonstration that lasts for about 10-minute. This is when you’ll be briefed about the cogs in the machine, and other interesting aviation techniques.
Location: Dubai Festival City Mall
Contact: +971 4 224 9987
Cost: AED 250 onwards
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4. Far Cry
Blur the boundaries of reality as you know it and immerse yourself in a whole new world of possibility. At Arena Games, you’ll have all the tools you need to literally experience an epic shooting game in VR, enhanced with latest state-of-the-art gaming equipment.
Players will get a sneak peak into the Rook Island, before coming face-to-face with one of Far Cry’s lead characters, Vaas, and his army of henchmen. And, your mission- escape the island with your teammates. The game can be played in teams so you can navigate through the deranged warlord’s jungle gauntle. The game needs one to eight players, all over 15 years of age.
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5. Rush Race
Rush Racing- UAE’s first premier virtual sim racing venue is now open in Al Barsha. Drive many different cars on a wide selection of world famous tracks in a safe and fun environment. And, the best part- the motion simulators create an immersive sim racing experience, giving you perfect racing feels.
Racers just need to pick a racetrack and a world famous car and enjoy a safe and fun experience. The Sidewinder motion simulators create an immersive sim racing experience replicating the feeling of manoeuvring a race car around a track. Racers will experience sensations from subtle movements, such as body roll and suspension compression, and other thrilling effects, such as traction loss and parallel slides.
Rush Racing operates 10 professional full 6DOF motion simulators that can be operated in standalone or networked mode. Each simulator is built in-house and bring an unrivalled simulator fidelity to your driving experience. Each simulator is equipped with Heusinkveld racing pedals, Fanatac Direct Drive Wheels, 180 degree triple screen displays for full driver immersion.
Location: Shop 59394 Avenues, 1 Street, Al Barsha
Timings: Open daily, 11am-midnight
Cost: AED 100 onwards
Contact: 04 591 0910
